John de Brito
Portuguese Jesuit missionary and martyr
Born
March 1st, 1647
378 years ago
Died
1693
332 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Portugal
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Born in 1647, an important figure in the Jesuit missions in India, focusing on the Tamil regions. Established several missions and worked to convert local populations to Christianity. Suffered persecution, leading to martyrdom in 1693 due to his efforts in spreading Christianity. His commitment to his faith and missionary work has been recognized posthumously.
Missionary work in India
Martyrdom for his faith
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